Stress relief techniques help cancer patients overcome fear of treatment
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 11:00
in Psychology & Sociology
The benefit of rapid stress management techniques (RSMTs) to help cancer patients who experience 'procedure-related' stress has been revealed by a new study. Patients experiencing distress related to medical procedures were able to achieve a 'calm state' both before and during procedures as a result of the interventions. Those who took part were positive about the experience, the researchers say.